What's the average general contractor rate in Georgia?
Across 1 city indexed in Georgia, the median general contractor rate is $86/hr. Hourly ranges span $65/hr to $108/hr depending on the metro and contractor.
General Contractor costs in Georgia
Cities indexed
1
Hourly range, avg
$65–$108/hr
GA median
$86/hr
vs national
-25%
General Contractor pricing in Georgia
Georgia features humid summers with mild winters, which shapes both seasonal demand and the kind of work general contractors perform locally. The state's market is characterized by Atlanta metro driving regional demand, and contractors operate under state and local licensing requirements.
Across 1 city indexed in Georgia, general contractor rates average $86/hr — about 25% below the national average of $114/hr.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, adjusted for Georgia cost of living. Read the methodology.
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8Frequently asked
6 answersHow do Georgia general contractor rates compare to other states?
Georgia is 25% below the national average of $114/hr for general contractor services. Local wage levels and cost of living drive most of this difference.
Which Georgia city has the highest general contractor rates?
Atlanta sits at the top of the Georgia index for general contractor services with rates of $64.8–$108/hr.
What drives general contractor pricing in Georgia?
Georgia's market is shaped by humid summers with mild winters, Atlanta metro driving regional demand, and operates under state and local licensing requirements. These factors flow through to consumer rates non-uniformly across the state — see the geographic precision note for how local data is sourced.
Are these prices what consumers pay, or what workers earn?
Consumer-facing rates. We apply industry-standard 1.5–2.5× multipliers to BLS hourly wages to account for business overhead, insurance, licensing, employer costs, and profit margin. The full calculation is documented in the wage-to-price methodology.
How is Georgia pricing data updated?
Pricing reflects the BLS OEWS May 2024 release. The next refresh lands when May 2025 data is published in April 2026. Cadence is documented in the update schedule.
Data: BLS OEWS May 2024 · Methodology · Last refreshed January 2026